December is a busy season for the Langley performing arts community!
Starting tonight, the
Langley Theatre presents
Biloxi Blues
.
Performances run
Thursday to Sunday, so you have several opportunities to see our
talented theatre students who have worked so hard. (More info below on how you can get tickets.)
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The Choral Madrigal Feaste will be held
Dec 7-8, and it always stuns with its
beautiful music, costumes and the decorative transformation of Langley Hall. The upcoming event was even profiled in a great
article in
The
Connection
newspaper.
The Orchestra presents “A Night in Vienna” on
Dec 11, featuring music the students will perform in Vienna and Budapest in the spring.
The Winter Band Concert, featuring all four Langley Bands, will be on
Dec 18, and there’s an additional
Choral Concert on
Dec 20.
The Langley halls are filled with talented students –
try to catch a performance or two before the new year!
~ Patty Burgess, PTSA President
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Following analyses, public outreach and input collected on the proposed pilot project to
close the northbound ramp from Georgetown Pike onto I-495 during afternoon hours,
VDOT announced they will not pursue the proposed pilot. VDOT and Fairfax County will continue to
evaluate other proposals and solutions for congestion in neighborhoods near the Capital Beltway. Solutions include potential intersection improvements at Balls Hill Road and Georgetown Pike and potential timed turn restrictions at Dead Run Drive and Carper Street.
Additional solutions currently under consideration include continued coordination with Maryland on proposed improvements to the American Legion Bridge, including Virginia’s environmental analysis on
plans to extend the I-495 Express Lanes by about three miles to the American Legion Bridge and Maryland line. A public meeting on this study is expected in early 2019. Visit the McLean Traffic Analysis
study page for more info.
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Biloxi Blues opens this week! Don’t miss this Tony Award-winning comedy by
Neil Simon, one of America’s greatest playwrights.
Set in 1943, the comedy centers on Eugene Jerome, a
boy from New York who is drafted into the U.S. Army
and sent to Biloxi, Mississippi for basic training. While there, Jerome meets
soldiers from all walks of life
and copes with an
eccentric drill sergeant.
Performances run tonight, Nov 29, through Sun, Dec 2. Curtain time is
7 pm, except for the Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased through our online
ticket vendor.
(Note: This production contains mature language and content.)
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give your support!
Haven't joined the PTSA yet?
We need you with us!
Belonging to the Langley PTSA strengthens and enriches our school community through your involvement and financial support. With a quick click, you can support all the programs of the Langley PTSA:
technology, teacher appreciation, classroom teaching tools, fine arts and much more.
Not sure if you're a member? Click
here
for the list. If you're not there,
join today
using this
link
.
Join the PTSA today and get a chance to win
our last PTSA parent member spirit wear prize:
a
Saxon Tervis Tumbler.
You’re eligible to win if you're a PTSA member by
11:59 pm tonight, Nov 29.
The winner will be notified by email. Thank you for your support and good luck!
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Congratulations to Kyle Harrington, LHS Assistant Band Director.
He won
four great seats and a parking pass to the UVA football game
in Charlottesville on Nov 10, donated by a generous Langley family.
Kyle was able to treat his wife and in-laws,
who were visiting from outside the US, to a
great game day
-- and they got to see the
Cavaliers
crush the Liberty University Flames,
45 to 24!
(Please keep LHS staff in mind if you have tickets, gift cards or similar items to include in the raffle! Contact
Kitty Gonzalez,
kittygonzalez@verizon.net
.)
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nominate a great teacher NOW
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Each year,
FCPS honors staff members for excellence
in the following categories:
Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding School Leader, and Outstanding Operational and Hourly Employees.
As a community,
we choose Langley winners in each category
to submit for consideration at the pyramid, region and division levels.
LHS staff are truly exceptional,
and the work they do for our students
deserves celebration beyond our school.
Last chance!
Help recognize the wonderful work done by our
amazing staff members!
Click
here
to nominate an LHS staff member. To learn more about the overall FCPS awards process, click
here
.
All nominations must be submitted by 8 am on Mon, Dec 3.
Eligibility and award criteria are listed on each page of the nomination form. Questions? Contact
Wayne Biernesser
at
wcbiernesser@fpcs.edu
.
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…
according to the most recent FCPS Youth Survey, 22% of 10th grade students surveyed in 2017-18 reported drinking alcohol in the last 30 days. That means that
MOST 10th grade students (4 out of 5) are NOT drinking alcohol. Don’t believe the phrase “everybody’s doing it” —
most aren’t.
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Congratulations to the Langley Field Hockey Team for a tremendous season! The team -- without any seniors --
finished with a 20-3 record, losing in the State semi-finals to a strong First Colonial team. Juniors
Maddie McGaughey and
Mikayla Schoff made First Team All Region, and junior
Bella Holloman made Second Team!
Coach Robinson led the team, which included
Lauren Treacy, Aly Trumbull, Mikayla Schoff, Sophie Smith, Chloe Reed, Anna Carlucci, Ellie Scherping, Emily Treacy, Lucy DuBois, Kim Purdy, Courtney Kuligowski, Bella Holloman, Caroline Lavin, Emma Cole, Megan Markwart, Hannah Abele, Erin Sweat, Kelly Wilson and
Maddie McGaughey.
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parents can join the action
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Winter sports are here!
Join Langley Athletic Boosters
and don’t miss the action on our courts, gyms, and in pools this season. Membership at the
Green and Gold level and above
includes
passes to every regular season home game at Langley
– every season, every sport! Click
here
to join.
Langley Athletic Boosters
is a 501c3 organization that helps
provide uniforms and equipment; field maintenance; training; Varsity letters, pins and certificates; and other fees/expenses
that FCPS doesn't cover for all athletic teams. FCPS only pays for officials, coaches' stipends and some buses, and Langley Athletic
Boosters fills the gap to support all student athletes throughout the year.
Join the action and support the Saxons!
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get the scoop from the
scope
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You can still subscribe to
The Saxon Scope, Langley’s student-produced, award-winning newsmagazine! Head over to
MySchoolBucks to reserve your copy and ensure you also receive
the much-anticipated
Senior Scope
. Subscribe before
Dec 21 to receive a copy of
Issue 1. If you’re already subscribed,
consider becoming a patron. (Pricing is listed on MySchoolBucks.)
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This year's
Saxon Scope
Editorial Board
shows off their certificate from the
2017-18 VHSL Publications
competition, its version of States. The
Saxon Scope
received a
First Class rating!
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The next
Senior Parent Coffee is
Wed, Dec 12 at
9:30 am in the Lecture Hall.
Applications are in … well, almost. Now what? Come talk with
Deb Lane, school psychologist, about
helping our seniors deal with the stresses of senior year decisions and learn how to prepare them for next year. Bring your questions and join us for a discussion. We'll also hear from
Mr Jackson about the
Langley Leap program. Sign up to help with coffee or refreshments
here.
Senior families: Help support our
All Night Grad Party by buying tickets to see the
Capitol Steps,
Sun, Feb 10 at
7 pm in the
Langley Auditorium. Tickets are $35 – you can find the flyer with all details and ordering info on the
PTSA website under the
Class of 2019 or
ANGP banner. You can also order
Capitol Steps
tickets, Congratulatory Yard Signs and your ANGP tickets in one fell swoop
here.
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Our Junior Parent Forum is next
Wed, Dec 5, 9:30-11 am at
St. John’s Episcopal Church (6715 Georgetown Pike). Can't attend?
Join through remote access via
Blackboard Collaborate. In addition to junior-specific updates,
Jan Dabroski, Assessment Coach, will demystify SAT/ACT/AP testing and answer questions.
We will also demonstrate and answer your questions with the new
Naviance
.
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why see the capitol steps?
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The Class of 2019 is raising FUNds for its All Night Grad Party! Here are
five
great reasons why you should plan to see
The Capitol Steps on Sun, Feb 10 at 7 pm in the LHS Auditorium:
5. It’s your way to pay it forward! This is Langley’s
30th annual ANGP-- support the 2019 seniors and be sure that
it will come back to your senior when the time comes!
4. The show is in February…what else will you have to do?
3. The mid-term elections are over and it’s time for a little
bi-partisan comic relief!
2. The holidays are coming! Tickets to this entertaining show make
great gifts for family, friends AND teachers! Or buy tickets for the PTSA Teacher Raffle!
1. It’s a great show, and it’s for
a great cause! The ANGP is a
fun and safe way for our
seniors to celebrate their accomplishment and their friendships.
Tickets are $35 – click
here for info and ticket details. Encourage your friends to join you for this fun way to support the Class of 2019. Contact
Liz Holzapfel with questions at
woodapple1@verizon.net.
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angst
screening and panel discussion
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Did you know that at some point,
anxiety affects 30 percent of children and adolescents, yet
80 percent of them never get help? Untreated anxiety disorders are linked to
depression, school failure and a two-fold increase in risk for substance use disorder. Yet, while many young people struggle with anxiety,
most have trouble talking about it.
Join the Safe Community Coalition (SCC) and the
McLean HS PTSA for a free screening of the
IndieFlix documentary film
Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety on
Thu, Dec 6 at 7 pm in the McLean HS Auditorium. This eye-opening documentary features students affected by anxiety, mental health professionals, and Olympic athlete and mental health advocate
Michael Phelps. It aims to open up conversation and provide hope around a topic many find difficult to discuss. Following the movie,
a panel of mental health professionals from McLean HS and the community will lead
a panel discussion and Q&A session to provide further info. This event is free and recommended for
6th grade and up. Click
here for more info about
the SCC and
Angst
.
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The Fairfax County Council PTA will present a unique opportunity for FFC families and education supporters on
Mon, Dec 3 to
learn about the school budget process and share what matters to them. Meet the local elected officials who determine the funding and policies for FFC schools, parks, libraries, athletic facilities and public safety.
The program will be held from
7-9 pm in the Auditorium, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, with
a light dinner available beginning at 6:30 pm. The FFC School Board and Board of Supervisors want to
hear your priorities and concerns. The budget process starts soon, so now's the time to tell them what you think! Register
here.
Additionally, our community can provide input on schools and school-related issues (such as class sizes, facilities, and technology) to FCPS, the School Board and the Board of Supervisors through the FCCPTA Education Survey at
this link (and this Spanish version
link). FCCPTA will share with the survey results with you. The survey closes on
Fri, Dec 7.
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Nov 29-Dec 1:
Biloxi Blues,
7 pm
Dec 2:
Biloxi Blues, 2
pm
Dec 5: Junior Parent Forum, 9:30-11 am
Dec 7-8: Madrigal Feaste, 7 pm
Dec 11: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
Dec 12: Senior Parent Coffee, 9:30 am
Dec 14: 3-Hour Early Release
Dec 18: Band Concert, 7 pm
Dec 20: Choral Concert, 7 pm
Dec 24-Jan 4: Winter Break
Jan 16: Principal Coffee/PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9:30 am
Feb 10:
The Capitol Steps,
7 pm
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Langley PTSA Communications Committee:
Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Jane Riddle, Anne Whipple
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ubmit items by Tuesdays noon for publication on Thursdays to <enewslangley@gmail.com>
The PTSA eNews is published by volunteers who present only news that pertains to FCPS, LHS and PTSA. Any opinions expressed therein are those of the submitter and not necessarily those of FCPS, LHS or PTSA.
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